The Chianti Walking and Wine Tour was truly incredible. It was a vacation for my personal sensory system....to touch the ground that leads to...….the smell of the crisp Italian forest air, the taste of the locally sourced wine and fresh cheese, to see the vineyards, the cypress trees and the villas and to hear the sound of silence and peace, that can only be found walking the Tuscany Country. The tour was about being aware and in the moment, then taking those memories and sharing them with friends.
For me, there are three criteria that make a great Exodus trip: the members of the group, the leader, and the location/activities. The members of the group on this trip were wonderful: great company, entertaining, and considerate. Mark was the perfect leader (see below). The location was stunning with beautiful Tuscan villages, towns and cities. How can the combination of wine and walking be beaten? (OK, maybe cycling and wine at a push...)
Locations were amazing, villa Lecchi a lovely place to stay and admire Tuscan’s view , staff was friendly and energetic, food was very good , we were impressed about wineries especially Barbi ( elegant , tradition , good wine and food, staff very professional). Fabio, sommelier from villa di Mensanello was very knowledgeable and energetic, first driver was friendly and explained us about Tuscan area and people . We have just one negative review of the trip was the second driver who didn’t speak English unable to communicate with as and at one stage of the trip he confused our itinerary and missed places.
